Academic Visa : Reason to Return?

[brighton lad]

This is a great forum, i've been reading it over the last few days, and i now have a very specific question to ask.

 

I will be applying for a UK Student Visa, and signing my girl up for an English Course for 6 months. I'm doing this to keep her busy while i'm at work

 

I won't have any problem proving a long relationship (2 years) or sufficient money, but i am very worried by the reason to return.

 

She is an ex-bar girl, and has no land, no motorbike, some money, no previous jobs. She has family living in a very nice home (paid for by an american) in Pattaya, and parents in Isaan.

 

have heard people fabricating letters of previous or current jobs, buying things, transferring money. I'd rather be honest, but a white lie won't do any harm i guess.

 

I dont really want to use an agent, but i will if there is something they can offer that i can't do myself.

 

So the real question - what is the probability of proving reason to return? Any thoughts on an approach? Any guidance on what they need to see?

 

Thanks in advance

[Bitch Controller]

Speak to BM Azzey - he will be the best person to advise you on how to apply for this kind of visa. From my knowledge of student visa's, the requirements in general need the applicant to be able to support themselves financially, not be sponsored. This includes airfare, accom, course, living expenses. The course also needs to be an accredited course not just any english course.

 

These RULES are pretty similar world over but Azzey can confirm that for you.

[Thai Visa Express]

10.17 - Student visitors [updated 16 September 2008]

On 1st September 2007 a new category of Student Visitors was introduced into Part 2 of the Immigration RULES relating to visits. The new category of Student Visitors is intended for:

 

Those who wish to come to the UK as a visitor and undertake a short course or period of study which will be completed within the period of their student visitor leave; and

Short term students who wish to study in the UK for six months or less but do not want to work or extend their visas.

As a result of this new category, Paragraph 41 of the Visitor RULES has been changed so that visitors are no longer allowed to undertake a course of study in the UK.

 

In addition to meeting the requirements of the visitor RULES a Student Visitor needs to provide evidence that he has been accepted on a course of study provided by an organisation which is included on the Register of Education and Training Providers (formerly known as the Department for Education and Skills' Register of Education and Training Providers). ECOs should note that:

 

The course or period of study does not need to meet the requirement that it is a full-time course of study or that it must consist of a minimum of 15 hours daytime study per week;

The course or period of study can begin after 6pm in the evening (e.g. evening classes) or can take place at the weekend; and

There is no requirement for the course or period of study to lead to a qualification.

ECOs should be satisfied that the Student Visitor:

 

Does not intend to take any form of employment during their stay in the UK;

Does not intend to undertake a work placement or internship (paid or unpaid) as part of their course or period of study; or

Does not intend to seek an extension to their student visitor leave whilst in the UK.

If the Student Visitor wishes to take part-time/full time employment, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement/internship as part of their course or extend their stay in the UK, a student entry clearance must be obtained before arriving in the UK.

 

Visa nationals who wish to enter the UK under this category must apply for entry clearance before arriving in the UK. Non-visa nationals can seek entry to the UK without a Student Visitor entry clearance but they will need to provide the necessary evidence and documents to the Immigration Officer on arrival in order to show that they qualify. The maximum period of leave allowed in this category is 6 months.

 

Regards

Edited February 5, 2009 by AZZZEY68